X Marks the Spot for ‘X: The Novel’

If you love Ti West’s X trilogy, you’re going to love this news! X: The Novel, written by four-time Bram Stoker Award-winning author Tim Waggoner, is set to be released in a classic throwback pocket-sized paperback format.

The novelisation, based on Ti West’s 2022 horror hit X, delves deeper into the gruesome events of the film, adding grisly new details not seen on screen. With a release date confirmed for this October, the novel will bring the chilling tale of Pearl and Maxine into the hands of readers who are hungry for more of West’s slasher world.

Set in 1979, X follows a group of young filmmakers as they travel to rural Texas to shoot an adult film. Their plan goes terribly wrong when their elderly, reclusive hosts discover what they’re up to, and the crew quickly realises they’ll have to fight for their lives to escape the bloodbath that unfolds. From the doomed fates of Lorraine, Bobby-Lynne, Jackson, Wayne, RJ, and Howard to the sinister presence of the enigmatic Pearl, Waggoner’s novelisation offers fans a fresh and terrifying look at the story they thought they knew.

Written by one of horror’s most celebrated authors, Waggoner’s adaptation captures the claustrophobic terror of Ti West’s screenplay while providing readers with new insights into the twisted minds of the film’s characters. The novel promises never-before-seen details, making it an essential read for fans of X and slasher horror alike. Printed in a nostalgic pocket-sized format, the 168-page novel is perfect for fans who want to take the terror with them wherever they go.

In addition to X: The Novel, Waggoner’s adaptation of Pearl, the prequel to X, will hit shelves on November 19th. This gripping story explores Pearl’s origins, set against the backdrop of 1918. Struggling with her ailing father and the oppressive control of her devout mother, Pearl’s dark fantasies and ruthless ambition drive her down a bloody path. For those eager to continue their journey into this brutal world, the MaXXXine novelisation will follow in early 2025, bringing the X trilogy to a thrilling close.

The paperback, complete with cover art by Matt Ryan Tobin, will be available in perfect-bound paperback format. With the same pocket-sized dimensions that hearken back to the glory days of horror paperbacks, the format is a nostalgic nod to the genre’s roots, while also offering fresh, unsettling insights for modern audiences.

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